Citizen planet | Kisumu farmers turn to sunflower farming amid changing weather

As changing weather patterns continue to disrupt the agricultural sector, farmers in Kisumu are turning to sunflower farming as a pathway to economic empowerment. The pilot project currently involves about 100 farmers, with the government targeting more than 20,000 acres under sunflower cultivation to help meet the country’s growing demand for edible oils. Laura Otieno reports on the yellow canopy transforming Kisumu’s landscape as farmers embrace the new crop, contributing to the country’s food security.